1999 Chevrolet Suburban LS 1500 review from North America
"A high priced yard ornament"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
We have had problems from the very beginning. There is some sort of electrical problem. The dealer can't seem to find it and has yet to offer a replacement. The car has broken down so many times that we have lost count. If it wasn't for the mechanical breakdown we purchased from our insurance company. We would be flat broke from repairs. It has had the manifold replaced. The gasket to the manifold replaced. Two security chips. Keeps blowing different fuses randomly and yet and times all at once. Leaving a driver in complete darkness. No headlamps or anything. The seats keep popping springs and I am far from being overweight. The towing package is completely inadequate. Basically it's a nice looking hunk of junk. What a shame for a 36k dollar car. Brand new.The last few vacations we have taken we rent a car because it is so unreliable. I pay good money for a car that rarely leaves the driveway. It has offically made it to the lemon status on Carfax.
General comments?
It handles better than a horse and wagon, but not as reliable. When the horse fails you just shoot it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 1 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 50000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda 626 |
| Date of Entry | 14th July, 2002 |